With a background in financial analytics, one could argue that Mulberry Development Principal & CEO Michael Buono was as equipped as anyone to weather the economic collapse of 2008 that tore through the construction and real estate industry like a Category 5 hurricane.

One thing is undeniable: The close-shave timing of his entry into the hospitality development business couldn’t have been worse. “The word on the street was we were the last project that was funded [as a lender] in Manhattan by HSBC before the financial meltdown took place,” Buono said of his Ace Hotel New York project. “What I saw was fear and lots of instability because the market just imploded.”

Here are seven event planner takeaways from Netflix's "7 Days Out" that show what factors into the success of any event.

Joan Eisenstodt interviews veteran meeting professionals about how planners can bring live theatre to meetings and events.

Joan Eisenstodt interviews Charlotte St. Martin, of The Broadway League, about how planners can incorporate live theatre into meetings.

George Wong, head of George Wong Design, has led inspired projects at top hotels across the globe. Resume pieces include directing the design of Moscow’s Grand Hyatt Hotel as the New York lead for the celebrated design firm Yabu Pushelberg; The St. Regis Hotel at Bal Harbour; New York’s Dos Caminos Restaurant; and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts’ Far Eastern Plaza Hotel in Taipei.

The modern airport lounge provides the first stop in a passenger's destination, turning long waits and headaches into airport relaxation. From seating and finishes to lighting and amenities, Ginger Gee DiFurio and Beth Schmidt design many of the lounges, hold rooms and concourses shaping the passenger experience.

Wayfinding is the use of signage, color and other design elements that helps one orient themselves and navigate within a physical space. The most optimal wayfinding is incorporated into the initial design of the venue, however, there also are easy ways to integrate it into an existing floor plan.

Humans weren’t made to live without natural light. Studies continue to show that exposure to natural light has increased benefits. It’s no wonder that companies around the world are choosing to host meetings and events in sunlit spaces.

CORT Events announced its top event and meeting design trends for the fall season. Art deco, mixing rustic with industrial and an homage to 80’s decor are in demand design elements for events this fall. The furniture, lighting and accessories rental company is seeing clients go for a dramatic feel and lean into fun themes for fall events.

I love boutique hotels, and until this week, I was an advocate for the tiny room movement we’re seeing in hospitality. But one recent tiny hotel room experience drew big opinions from me.